Welcome to Ex Libris! I apologize for not beginning a topic sooner, but honestly I've been very busy.
Anyway, one of my favorite conversation starters for those Awkward-Quiet-Moment-of-Doom introductions is: "Have you read any good books lately?" (Generally, if the person responds that they don't read, I know we're not going to get along and cease bothering to communicate.) It seems like as good a place as any to begin a discussion...
The latest Magical Realism/ Urban Fantasy novel I've read is Charles de Lint's "Trader." I absolutely love de Lint's work. He's my favorite M.R.U.F. author, as well as one of my favorites in general.
Anyway, one of my favorite conversation starters for those Awkward-Quiet-Moment-of-Doom introductions is: "Have you read any good books lately?" (Generally, if the person responds that they don't read, I know we're not going to get along and cease bothering to communicate.) It seems like as good a place as any to begin a discussion...
The latest Magical Realism/ Urban Fantasy novel I've read is Charles de Lint's "Trader." I absolutely love de Lint's work. He's my favorite M.R.U.F. author, as well as one of my favorites in general.
What about everyone else?